Living in Ballyfermot, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Ballyfermot
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Ballyfermot
- Schools in Ballyfermot
- Things to do in and around Ballyfermot
- Where Ballyfermot is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Ballyfermot
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Ballyfermot
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Ballyfermot
- Nearby Dublin towns
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Ballyfermot is a town in Co. Dublin, about 13 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 4 schools, 44.9% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €345,000 to buy or €1,948 a month to rent (a 6.8% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 93 sales · updated July 2026
How Ballyfermot compares: at €345,000 it is 31% below the County Dublin median of €500k. Its 6.8% gross yield is above the county average of 5.2%.Recent activity in Ballyfermot: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; prices +7.8% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Ballyfermot — 44.9% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Ballyfermot
3,397 people live in Ballyfermot on Census 2022 night. 45% of households own their home and 48% rent, so Ballyfermot leans towards renters. The most common way to commute is by car (44%). 14% are under 15 and 16% are aged 65 and over. 61% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 3,397 |
| Owner-occupied households | 45% |
| Rented households | 48% |
| Aged under 15 | 14% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 38% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% |
| Third level or higher | 61% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 64% |
| Unemployment rate | 4% |
| Commute by car | 44% |
| Commute by public transport | 28% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 24% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Chapelizod electoral division around Ballyfermot.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Park West and Cherry Orchard (2.2 km away), on the Portlaoise and Waterford lines
Public transport serving Ballyfermot — 3 operators
Getting around Ballyfermot
Ballyfermot is served by 3 public-transport operators running 6 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Express Bus and Go-Ahead Ireland.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Express Bus | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 60 - Forbes Street - Tallaght
- G1 - Red Cow LUAS - Spencer Dock
- G2 - Liffey Valley SC - Spencer Dock
- S4 - Liffey Valley - UCD
- 860 - Aston Quay - Park West
- L55 - Hollyville Lawn - Glenaulin
Source: Transport for Ireland GTFS_All feed (NTA), CC-BY 4.0. Stops matched to the town within a 6 km radius; route list capped.
Schools in Ballyfermot
There are 3 primary and 1 post-primary schools in and around Ballyfermot, 4 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kylemore College | Post-primary | 466 | DEIS |
| St Raphaels Ns | Primary | 380 | DEIS |
| St Michaels Ns | Primary | 314 | DEIS |
| St Gabriels Ns | Primary | 211 | DEIS |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Ballyfermot
- Heritage nearby: Kilmainham Gaol (3 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (5 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (5 km) · Rathfarnham Castle (7 km)
- Walking trails in County Dublin: Wicklow Way · Barnaslingan - Pine loop trail (Blue) · Barnaslingan - Scalp Lookout Trail (Red) · Carrickgollogan - Lead Mines Way - (Orange)
- Nature reserves: Wicklow Mountains National Park · North Bull Island Nature Reserve · Rogerstown Estuary Nature Reserve
Where Ballyfermot is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Ballyfermot
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €345,000 (+7.8% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €1,948 |
| Gross rental yield | 6.8% |
| Net yield (est.) | 5.3% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €53,151,292 / €345,000 |
What this means: New builds in Ballyfermot sell at about a 15306% premium to second-hand homes (€53,151,292 vs €345,000).
Recent sales in Ballyfermot
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun 26 | 127 BALLYFERMOT PARADE, BALLYFERMOT, DUBLIN 10 | Second-hand | €465,000 |
| 19 Jun 26 | 220 LE FANU RD, BALLYFERMOT, DUBLIN 10 | Second-hand | €320,000 |
| 19 Jun 26 | 55 ROSSMORE RD, BALLYFERMOT, DUBLIN 10 | Second-hand | €416,000 |
| 19 Jun 26 | 64 CLOIGINN AVE, BALLYFERMOT, DUBLIN 10 | Second-hand | €370,000 |
| 12 Jun 26 | 70 MUSKERRY RD, BALLYFERMOT, DUBLIN 10 | Second-hand | €343,000 |
| 10 Jun 26 | 106 LOUGH CONN RD, BALLYFERMOT, DUBLIN 10 | Second-hand | €440,000 |
| 04 Jun 26 | 27 KYLEMORE DRIVE, BALLYFERMOT, DUBLIN 10 | Second-hand | €245,000 |
| 04 Jun 26 | 3 CLEGGAN PARK, BALLYFERMOT, DUBLIN 10 | Second-hand | €335,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Ballyfermot median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €281,000 | 90 sales | |
| 2024 | €311,000 | 91 sales | |
| 2025 | €330,000 | 118 sales | |
| 2026 | €355,000 | 37 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Ballyfermot
Since 1 March 2026 a rent review is capped at the lower of 2% a year (pro rata) or CPI inflation.
The full March 2026 rent review rules
Ballyfermot compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Dublin median | 500000 | |
| Ballyfermot | 345000 |
Rent or buy in Ballyfermot?
At a glance: €345,000 to buy versus €1,948 a month to rent, a 6.8% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Ballyfermot
The median home (€345,000) falls in LPT Band 3, a base charge of €333 a year before Dublin County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Ballyfermot: the March 2026 rent rules
Every rent increase is now capped at the lesser of 2% a year (pro rata) or CPI inflation, nationwide since 1 March 2026. A review needs 90 days' notice on the RTB form, no more than one in any 12 months, and the notice must cite three comparable homes from the RTB Rent Register. Check any rent increase against the legal cap, or see average rents for every Leinster town.
Before you move: planning and flood
Recent development in Ballyfermot
In the 12 months to July 2026, 4 planning grants were recorded in and around Ballyfermot.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-19 | New 2-storey extension to side/rear to create family ancillary accommodation with internal modifications and associated site works. | |
| 2025-12-17 | Proposed single storey wheelchair accessible bedroom extension to rear of house . | |
| 2025-10-09 | Part two storey extension to the rear and a porch extension to the front with lean to roof over. | |
| 2025-07-17 | PERMISSION to open existing front boundary wall to create a new vehicular entrance with associated kerb dishing to facilitate off street parking and... |
Source: Irish Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (ArcGIS, CC-BY 4.0). Granted applications keyed to the nearest town within 7 km. Homes column shows residential units in the application where recorded.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Ballyfermot, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Ballyfermot, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Ballyfermot →
Source: Office of Public Works, floodinfo.ie. No OPW flood-extent values are reproduced here.
County context
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022 Census) | 1,458,154 |
| Population change 2016 to 2022 | +8.2% |
| Disposable income per person (index, State = 100) | 116.6 |
| New dwelling permissions (Dublin region, 2017) | 848 thousand m² |
Planning permissions are reported at NUTS3 region level; counties in this region share a figure.
Sources: CSO F1001, CIA02, BHQ09. CC-BY 4.0.
Nearby Dublin towns
Dartry · Mount Merrion · Sandycove · Glenageary · Dalkey · Rathgar
All Dublin house prices · All Leinster house prices
Sources: CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, Property Price Register (PSRA), CSO RPPI, RTB via CSO. CC-BY. Figures verifiable at the official source.
Common questions about living in Ballyfermot
What's it like to live in Ballyfermot?
Ballyfermot is a town in Co. Dublin, about 13 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 4 schools, 44.9% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Ballyfermot?
A home in Ballyfermot costs a median €345,000 to buy or €1,948 a month to rent, a 6.8% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Ballyfermot to Dublin?
About 13 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Ballyfermot?
Schools in Ballyfermot include Kylemore College, St Raphaels Ns, St Michaels Ns, St Gabriels Ns, among 3 primary and 1 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
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Median of open-market sales each year (Property Price Register). Latest year is partial.
Could a home in Ballyfermot pay as a buy-to-let?
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Illustrative. Assumes ~18% of rent for management, insurance and voids; 25-year mortgage on the borrowed share; ~4% acquisition costs. Not financial advice.
What can you afford to buy in Ballyfermot?
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Central Bank rules: 3.5x gross income for most buyers; first-time buyers can borrow up to 90% LTV. Figures are illustrative, not financial advice.
Stamp duty on a Ballyfermot property
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Irish residential stamp duty: 1% on the first €1,000,000; 2% on any amount above. Figures are illustrative, not legal or financial advice.
Local Property Tax for a Ballyfermot home
Pre-filled with Ballyfermot's median price. Uses the 2026 Revenue valuation bands (valuation date: 1 November 2025).
Revenue LPT 2026-2030 band table (source: revenue.ie). Your local authority can vary the base charge by up to 15%. Figures are illustrative; verify at Revenue's LPT reckoner for your exact property.
Rent cap calculator for Ballyfermot
Pre-filled with Ballyfermot's median rent. From 1 March 2026 all private tenancies in Ireland are covered by national rent control: the annual increase is capped at 2% or CPI inflation, whichever is lower.
Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2025; national rent control from 1 March 2026 (source: rtb.ie). RPZ_CAP_PCT = 2.0% per annum -- flagged for Bryan to verify the exact statutory rate before publishing. Figures are illustrative, not legal advice.